Athletic Field Scheduling

There are 204 Seattle Parks athletic fields that can be scheduled for
various sports/activities throughout the year.

Grass fields are converted to soccer/football use from the second week
of August through November and are closed December through February.
Synthetic and all-weather surfaced fields are scheduled year-round.

Ballfield Surface Temperatures

Ballfield surfaces, especially synthetic turf surfaces, absorb heat
and may become hotter than the ambient air temperature. In the
event of high summer temperatures, Parks and Recreation reserves the
right to cancel play at specific fields.

Ballfield users should also be aware that adequate fluid intake is important
before, during, and after any exercise.

The purpose of the 2002 JAFDP is to improve Seattle's athletic field system
for youth and adults and to decrease the impacts on neighbors living adjacent
to fields. Seattle Parks and the School District are partners in this
effort jointly providing facilities and programming to meet the growing
demand for more field time and more facilities.
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